Westerlo’s misery continues

Friday evening saw the first of this weekend’s matches in the Belgian First Division. The match between Westerlo and Zulte Waregem provided both teams with the chance to impress after their sluggish start to the new season.

Sat 29 Aug 2009 10:51

Zulte Waregem started the game with no fewer than five attacking players.

Westerlo played it safe and Odita was the only striker in Jan Ceuleman’s starting line-up.

Zulte Waregem were the best team early on and there were chances for Chevalier, Roelants and Taravel during the first ten minutes.

Westelo gradually came into the match without creating too much danger in front of goal.

However, Zulte Waregem kept the pressure on and came close to scoring when a Roelants effort hit the post.

Westerlo failed to seize the chances created on the counter and the first half ended 0-0.

Early goal

Zulte Waregem’s first goal came six minutes into the first half.

Berrier’s cross was guided by the wind into De Winter’s goal.

The Westerlo coach Ceulemans brought in Ceesay for Zelenka

Meanwhile, keeper De Winter produced several excellent saves to prevent the visitors from extending their lead.

Westerlo drew level twenty minutes from time through Farssi.

The match seemed to be heading for a draw.

However, an injury time goal by Nfor (photo) was enough to give Zulte Waregem victory.

Westerlo are joint-bottom with just one point from five games.

Zulte Waregem move up to eleventh place with four points from four games.